Woman's Body Found in Drum Sparks Investigation in Patiala

A young woman identified as Neha was discovered deceased in a large blue plastic drum near Patiala's DMW Railway Colony, authorities revealed. Her family, alerted through social media images, confirmed her identity on Wednesday.

Following the grim discovery, police detained two local youths known for drug use and frequently seen with Neha for questioning to uncover their possible involvement in the case. The exact cause of Neha's death remains uncertain pending a post-mortem examination.

(With inputs from agencies.)